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SUMMARY:Screening at Riverview Theater: “The Doctrine”
DESCRIPTION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities’ Leadership Center for Social Justice and the Hawkinson Fund for Peace and Justice are delighted to invite you to a special film screening of The Doctrine. The screening will take place on Wednesday\, June 17\, at the Riverview Theater in Minneapolis. Doors will open at 6:30 PM. The screening starts at 7:00 PM; afterward\, you can stay for a Q&A conversation with filmmaker Gwendolen Cates and featured activists Mitch Walking Elk and Nina Berglund.  \nThe Doctrine explores the legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery that “sanctified” violence against Indigenous Peoples\, land\, and water in the Americas and worldwide. The film’s central narrative follows a group of Indigenous youth from the Twin Cities who travel to the Vatican to confront the Catholic Church about its role in promoting the Doctrine. The film also exposes how the Doctrine has targeted communities of color around the world for centuries. Even now\, it enables corporate forces to plunder natural resources and exacerbate the climate crisis. \nThe Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery is hosting this event. We are delighted to co-sponsor this event with the following organizations:  \nCreekside United Church of Christ\nCSJ Indigenous Awareness/Land Justice Futures Committee\nCenter for Sustainable Justice\nTwin Cities Veterans for Peace\nAmerican Indian Movement\nThe National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition\nMN Conference of the United Church of Christ\nHeadwaters Foundation for Justice\nMinnesota Interfaith Power & Light\nSt. Joan of Arc Catholic Community \nClick here to learn more and watch a trailer. \nClick here to reserve your ticket!
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/screening-at-riverview-theater-the-doctrine/
LOCATION:Riverview Theater\, 3800 42nd Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership Center for Social Justice
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SUMMARY:United Gathering at the Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church
DESCRIPTION:For those who will be attending the 2026 Minnesota Annual Conference of the UMC\, June 16–18\, 2026\, at the River’s Edge Convention Center\, in St. Cloud\, Minnesota\, we invite all United alums and friends to lunch on Tuesday\, June 16\, 12:15–1:15 PM CT in the Convention Center’s Main Dining Room. Reconnect with one another\, visit with our president\, Rev. Dr. Molly T. Marshall\, and celebrate the work of the UMC. \nYour hosts for this event are Rev. MaryAnne Korsch (’16) and Rev. Elizabeth Macaulay (’99).\n\nGathering of United Alums and Friends\nTuesday\, June 16\, 12:15–1:15 PM CT\nMain Dining Room\, in the River’s Edge Convention Center\n\nTo attend\, you must have registered for the Annual Conference and lunch by May 29. Registration is now closed. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone who signed up!
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/united-gathering-at-the-minnesota-annual-conference-of-the-united-methodist-church/
LOCATION:River’s Edge Convention Center\, 10 4th Ave S\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301
CATEGORIES:Advancement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T181500
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SUMMARY:United Gathering at the Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Conference UCC
DESCRIPTION:For those who will be attending the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Conference UCC\, June 11–13\, 2026\, at the College of St. Benedict\, in St. Joseph\, Minnesota\, we invite all United alums and friends to a reception on Friday\, June 12\, 4:45–6:15 PM CT at O’Connell’s Student Lounge in the Haehn Campus Center. Reconnect with each other\, visit with our president\, Rev. Dr. Molly T. Marshall\, and celebrate all that has been and will be.\n\nGathering of United Alums and Friends\nFriday\, June 12\, 4:45–6:15 PM CDT\nO’Connell’s Student Lounge\, in the Haehn Campus Center\n\nTo attend\, you must first register for the Annual Meeting by June 4. Once you are registered\, RSVP for the reception below.
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/united-gathering-minnesota-conference-ucc-2026/
LOCATION:College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University\, 37 S. College Avenue\, St. Joseph\, MN\, 56374\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advancement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T183000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch with Dr. Pat Browne: Seed Corn Must Not Be Ground
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, June 10\, at 6:30 PM to celebrate the official launch of Seed Corn Must Not Be Ground: A Memoir of Survival and Resilience\, the remarkable new book authored by our own Dr. Pat Browne. \n“While Pat was waiting to be born\, her mother descended into madness. Living under non-negotiable requirements of perfection and cleanliness\, Pat and her four younger siblings faced rules and expectations that opposed all notions ‘of the perfect Catholic family’—the desired outward illusion. Sleeping perfectly still ‘like pieces of paper slipped into an envelope\,’ so as not to rumple the bed sheets\, eating the same small meals every single day\, and requiring permission to use the bathroom was both Pat’s normal and her best guarded secret. In a harrowing yet quietly hopeful memoir\, Pat explores the internal contours of a life shaped by trauma. Extending beyond the bounds of an individual’s story to reflect holistically about what it means to be human\, Seed Corn Must Not Be Ground’s overarching preoccupation is the problem and meaning of suffering. Structured by a unique braiding of memory and spirituality\, the book ponders profound human questions about pain and loss\, grief and sorrow\, resilience and healing. In language simultaneously wrenching and beautiful\, Browne reveals depths of wisdom for understanding and responding to the question of\, ‘Where was God in all of that?’ ” \nModerated by Dr. Demian Wheeler\, our Sophia Associate Professor of Religion and Theological Studies\, a panel will respond to Pat’s publication: \n\nRev. Dr. John Thatamanil\, our 2025 commencement speaker and the professor of Theology and World Religions at Union Theological Seminary\, will serve as the outside responder and join us onsite.\nRev. Dr. Andrew Packman\, United’s assistant professor of Theological Ethics and Formation and program director for Formation\, will offer the faculty response.\nRyan McLaughlin (’26)\, a new alum\, will provide the student response and join us from Zoom.\n\nThis event will be on campus and accessible through Zoom. In-person attendees can enjoy light refreshments. \nJune 2 update: Now that the book is officially published\, here is a link from the publisher you can use to purchase a copy. The book is also available at Amazon\, IndieBound\, or Barnes & Noble. Copies will be available for purchase at the event as well! \nRegistration
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/book-launch-with-dr-pat-browne-seed-corn-must-not-be-ground/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Affairs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Bingen Buck":MAILTO:jbuck@unitedseminary.edu
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SUMMARY:President Molly T. Marshall Preaching at House of Hope Presbyterian Church
DESCRIPTION:President Molly T. Marshall is looking forward to preaching at House of Hope Presbyterian Church (797 Summit Avenue\, Saint Paul) on Sunday\, May 31\, during their 10:00 AM service. She would love to see you there! Visit the church’s website for details.
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/president-molly-t-marshall-preaching-at-house-of-hope/
LOCATION:House of Hope Presbyterian Church\, 797 Summit Avenue\, Saint Paul\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admissions,Advancement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Bingen Buck":MAILTO:jbuck@unitedseminary.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182211
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Generous Congregations Seminar
DESCRIPTION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities and the MN Conference of the United Church of Christ (UCC) are offering a one-day workshop on congregational fundraising\, a partnership made possible by a denomination grant. \nCultivating Generous Congregations maps the new landscape of religious giving and stewardship and provides you and your team with tools for building a culture of generosity unique to the congregation’s needs and challenges. As the Lake Institute says about the training: \n“We invite you and your ministry team to participate in a seminar experience that could change the way you and your congregation approach giving and generosity. Cultivating Generous Congregations (CGC) is an interactive seminar offered… in partnership with denominational or network organizations\, demonstrating how pastors and ministry leaders can unearth and energize congregational generosity by exploring the significant and necessary steps to creating lasting cultural change within a congregation. Interactive segments of CGC explore theology\, the role of adaptive leadership\, fiscal transparency\, and the importance of donor care\, with action steps to impact the exploration and experience of generosity for both laity and clergy. This course can be tailored for many faith traditions or demographics.” \nAccording to The Lake Institute\, this seminar will help participants: \n\n\n\nrethink their role in church/meeting finances;\nbecome better stewards of their donors’ gifts; and\nawaken an ongoing spirit of generosity within their communities.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegister at this link. To learn more or ask questions\, please contact Rev. WendyVanderHart\, Generosity Officer\, via email or by phone at 612.465.7181. \nFor questions related to United\, please contact Ryan Currens\, United’s Institutional Major Gifts Officer. \nYou can learn more about the course and the Lake Institute here. > \nAccess the Institute’s Cultivating Generous Congregations Flyer here. > \n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis event is designed for pastors and church leadership. Whether you are an ordained minister\, deacon\, elder\, or lay leader\, we welcome all members of a congregation’s pastoral staff and leadership team. \n\nCost\nRegistration is $150 per team of 3–8 people\, including the pastor. The reduced course fee is made possible by grant funding. \n\nVenue\nThis event is being hosted by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Click here for directions and parking instructions. >
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/2026-cultivating-generous-congregations-seminar/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advancement
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ORGANIZER;CN="MN Conference of the United Church of Christ (UCC)":MAILTO:development@uccmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T110000
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SUMMARY:Rev. T. Michael Rock Preaching at Morningside Hills UCC
DESCRIPTION:Rev. T. Michael Rock—United’s director of Contextual Education and Spiritual Direction\, adjunct professor for Spiritual Formation and Contextual Education\, and Shepherd of the Chapel—is scheduled to preach at Morningside Hills UCC (4201 Morningside Road\, Edina) on Sunday\, May 10\, during the 10:00 AM CST service. He would love to see you there! Visit the church’s website for details.
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/t-michael-rock-preaching-at-morningside-ucc/
LOCATION:Morningside Hills UCC\, 4201 Morningside Rd\, Edina\, MN\, 55416\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admissions,Advancement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ryan Currens":MAILTO:rcurrens@unitedseminary.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182211
CREATED:20260212T201717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T203233Z
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SUMMARY:President Molly T. Marshall Preaching at Plymouth Congregational Church
DESCRIPTION:President Molly T. Marshall is looking forward to preaching at Plymouth Congregational Church (1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis) on Sunday\, May 10\, during both the 9:00 and 11:00 AM CT services. She would love to see you there! Visit the church’s website for details.
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/president-molly-t-marshall-preaching-at-plymouth-congregational-church/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admissions,Advancement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Bingen Buck":MAILTO:jbuck@unitedseminary.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182211
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SUMMARY:2026 Commencement
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the \n64th Commencement Exercises\nof United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\nSunday\, April 26\, 2026 — 3:00 PM CT\nPlymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis \n\nGathering Onsite and Online\nCommencement will be available in a hybrid format. Whether you plan to attend onsite or online\, please sign up at the link below. Those who register to attend online will receive program and livestream links via email before the event. Those who attend onsite are invited to stay after to chat with our graduates at a reception. \n\nCommencement Speaker\nRev. Dr. Amy Butler\n \nRev. Dr. Amy Butler is the founder of Invested Faith\, a nonprofit that identifies\, resources\, and networks faith-rooted social entrepreneurs who are reimagining the work of faith communities in the world. She currently serves as Pastor of the Community Church of Honolulu\, bringing her visionary leadership to a diverse and dynamic faith community. She is the former Senior Minister of Calvary Baptist Church in Washington\, D.C. and The Riverside Church in New York City\, where she was the first woman to lead those historic congregations. She holds degrees from Baylor University\, the International Baptist Theological Seminary\, and Wesley Theological Seminary.  \nA respected preacher\, writer\, and leader in progressive faith movements\, Dr. Butler is the co-author of Holy Disruption: A Manifesto for the Future of Faith Communities (Chalice Press\, 2025) and author of a memoir\, Beautiful and Terrible Things: Faith\, Doubt\, and Discovering a Way Back to Each Other (The Dial Press\, 2023). Throughout her ministry\, she has been recognized for her commitment to justice\, compassion\, and building communities of radical welcome. \nFor her commencement address\, Rev. Dr. Butler will be drawing on scripture from John 21:1–14. The title of the address is “Deep Waters.” \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/2026-commencement/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Affairs,Admissions,Commencement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T083000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182211
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SUMMARY:United Alum Breakfast at Wisconsin Conference UCC Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We invite all United alums and friends to an April 11 breakfast (starting at 7:30 AM) at the Wisconsin UCC Annual Meeting in Spring Green\, WI. We will gather in the breakout room just off the Mitchell Dining Room inside the Green Lake Conference Center. Join us to share a meal\, connect\, and enjoy some great United giveaways.  \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nAccess the annual meeting program.
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/united-alum-breakfast-at-wisconsin-ucc-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Green Lake Conference Center\, W2511 WI-23\, Green Lake\, WI\, 54941
CATEGORIES:Advancement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T133000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182211
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T211702Z
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SUMMARY:Social Transformation Lunch—Easter as Uprising
DESCRIPTION:“There has been a tendency to spiritualize resurrection\, softening how radical and disruptive an act of resistance and justice it is. Some of our ancient spiritual forebears bore witness to the empty tomb as an uprising\, an ongoing\, embodied witness of getting up again and again in resistance to all that opposes abundant life.” Rev. Dr. DeWayne Davis. \nJoin us after Chapel on Thursday\, April 9\, for a lunchtime conversation with Rev. Dr. DeWayne Davis between 12:45 and 1:30 PM. Rev. Dr. Davis will lead a conversation reflecting on “Easter as Uprising.” Bring your own lunch and join the discussion in the Intersection on campus or on Zoom. This event is hosted by United’s Social Transformation Program and its Leadership Center for Social Justice. \nRev. Dr. DeWayne Davis is ordained by the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches and has served as the lead minister at Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis\, with expertise in social justice analysis\, advocacy\, and organizing. As an adjunct professor at United\, he teaches “Preaching and Your Public Voice” and “The Formed and Transformed Leader.” Rev. Dr. Davis is also a member of United’s Board of Trustees. \nJoin us online at 12:45 PM CDT on April 9 at this Zoom link. >
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/social-transformation-lunch-easter-as-uprising/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership Center for Social Justice,Social Transformation Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T163000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182211
CREATED:20260304T223952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T224125Z
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SUMMARY:Queer & Trans Theology Salon to Celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility
DESCRIPTION:Together with United’s Social Transformation Program\, the Leadership Center for Social Justice is delighted to invite you to a Queer and Trans Theology Salon on Wednesday\, March 25\, from 3:00–4:30 PM. Join us to celebrate Trans and Non-binary Joy ahead of International Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31\, 2026)! \n\n\nThis event is free and open to all trans and queer academics\, clergy\, students\, and community members. Come for enriching and joyful conversation\, either in-person on United’s campus or via Zoom. We will provide snacks and sparkling beverages on campus. \n\nJoin us online at 3:00 PM on March 25 at this Zoom link. >\n \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please reach out to Grace Pennings Guenthner at hawkinson@unitedseminary.edu or Dr. Sabia-Tanis at jsabia-tanis@unitedseminary.edu. 
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/queer-trans-theology-salon-to-celebrate-international-transgender-day-of-visibility/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Transformation Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T113000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182211
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SUMMARY:Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis Preaching at St. Anthony Park UCC
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis\, United’s McVay Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Social Transformation\, as well as program director for Social Transformation\, will preach at St. Anthony Park UCC in St. Paul —led by pastor Rev. Victoria Wilgocki (’06)—(2129 Commonwealth Avenue\, St. Paul) on Sunday\, March 22\, during the 10:30 AM CT service. He would love to see you there! Visit the church’s website for details. 
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/rev-dr-justin-sabia-tanis-preaching-at-st-anthony-ucc/
LOCATION:St. Anthony Park UCC\, 2129 Commonwealth Ave\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admissions,Advancement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T131500
DTSTAMP:20260620T182211
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SUMMARY:Theology and the Arts Lunch: “Acrostic Poetry” with Kristina Erny
DESCRIPTION:On March 10\, from 12:15–1:15 PM CST—that’s 2:15 AM Shanghai time!—Sheryl Schwyhart (’20) will host a Theology and the Arts Lunch on campus at the Intersection\, and online. Our special guest is Kristina Erny\, a third-culture poet\, visual artist\, and the author of Elijah Fed by Ravens. Kristina was raised in South Korea and abroad\, and currently lives in Shanghai\, China. She will be sharing her praxis of poetry\, “Acrostic Poetry\,” and how it can expand our understanding of sacred texts. \nJoin us onsite in The Intersection or click here to join via Zoom. > \n\nQuestions? Contact Sheryl Schwyhart.
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/theology-and-the-arts-lunch-acrostic-poetry-with-kristina-erny/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theology and the Arts Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryl Schwyhart":MAILTO:sheryl.schwyhart@unitedseminary.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T203000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182211
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SUMMARY:2026 Susan Draper White Lecture with Dr. Ellen T. Armour
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, February 23\, 2026\, for our next Susan Draper White Lecture\, when we will welcome Dr. Ellen T. Armour as our presenter! Dr. Armour’s presentation is titled “Seeing Gender Otherwise: Theology as Visual Practice.” Festivities will begin with a reception at 5:45 PM for onsite attendees. Available onsite and online\, the lecture will commence at 6:30 PM CT. \nAmong the many issues dividing Americans these days is the conflict over how we should understand\, see\, and treat people whose gender identities break with norms. This is a conflict where religion\, gender\, and politics come together—familiar terrain for feminist theologians of all types. Central to this conflict is how we see gender (understood intersectionally\, of course). Armour draws on insights central to her two most recent books\, Signs and Wonders: Theology After Modernity (Columbia University Press\, 2016)\, and Seeing and Believing: Religion\, Digital Visual Culture\, and Social Justice (Columbia University Press\, 2023)\, as well as her long critical and constructive engagement with feminist and queer theology to diagnose and address this conflict.  \nArmour is Professor and E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Chair of Feminist Theology at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Her research and teaching interests include theologies and theories of gender\, race\, sexuality\, disability and visual culture as well as continental philosophy. She is the author of numerous articles and three books\, and she is also the co-editor of Bodily Citations: Religion and Judith Butler (Columbia University Press\, 2006). She has served as the Director of the Carpenter Program in Religion\, Gender\, and Sexuality since 2007. \nPublications\nHer research interests include feminist theology\, contemporary continental philosophy\, and theories of sexuality\, race\, gender\, disability\, and embodiment. In addition to numerous articles and book chapters\, she is the author of several publications: \n\nSeeing and Believing: Religion\, Digital Visual Culture\, and the Struggle for Social Justice (Columbia University Press\, 2023)\nSigns and Wonders: Theology After Modernity (Columbia University Press\, 2016)\nDeconstruction\, Feminist Theology\, and the Problem of Difference: Subverting the Race/Gender Divide (Chicago: University of Chicago Press\, 1999)\n\nShe was co-editor of Bodily Citations: Judith Butler and Religion (Columbia University Press\, 2006). \nDr. Armour received her BA in Humanities from Stetson University and her MA and PhD from Vanderbilt University. \nTeaching \nShe began her teaching career at Rhodes College in Memphis in 1991. While at Rhodes\, she served as chair of the religious studies department and of several major faculty committees. She was honored to receive the Clarence Day Dean’s Award for Outstanding Teaching (1999) and the Jameson Jones Award for Faculty Service (2005). She joined the Vanderbilt faculty in the fall of 2006 and became the Director of the Carpenter Program in Religion\, Gender\, and Sexuality in 2007. Armour has served in various leadership roles during her time at Vanderbilt and became the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in the fall of 2019. \nRegister
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/2026-susan-draper-white-lecture-with-dr-ellen-t-armour/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Affairs,Susan Draper White Lecture
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T233000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182211
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SUMMARY:Rev. T. Michael Rock Preaching at Lyndale UCC
DESCRIPTION:Rev. T. Michael Rock\, United’s director of Contextual Education and Spiritual Direction\, as well as an adjunct professor for Spiritual Formation and Contextual Education and shepherd of the chapel\, will be preaching at Lyndale UCC (610 W 28th St\, \nMinneapolis\, MN) starting at 10:30 AM CT on Sunday\, February 22\, 2026. He is also Lyndale UCC’s pastor for Congregational Life\, and would love to see you at the service. Visit the church website to learn more. \n 
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/rev-t-michael-rock-preaching-at-lyndale-ucc/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admissions,Advancement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182211
CREATED:20260126T193328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T193405Z
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SUMMARY:President Molly T. Marshall Preaching at St. Paul's United Church of Christ
DESCRIPTION:President Molly T. Marshall looks forward to preaching at St. Paul’s UCC (900 Summit Avenue\, Saint Paul) on Sunday\, February 22\, in the 10:30 AM CT service. She would love to see you there! Visit the church’s website for details.
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/president-molly-t-marshall-preaching-at-st-pauls-ucc/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s United Church of Christ\, 900 Summit Avenue\, Saint Paul\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admissions,Advancement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Bingen Buck":MAILTO:jbuck@unitedseminary.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T101500
DTSTAMP:20260620T182211
CREATED:20260210T195751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T195751Z
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SUMMARY:Rev. Dr. Andrew Packman Preaching at St. Paul’s UCC in Delano
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Dr. Andrew Packman\, United’s assistant professor of Theological Ethics and Formation\, as well as our program director for Formation\, will be preaching at St. Paul’s UCC in Delano (201 Buffalo Street\, Delano\, MN) on Sunday\, February 22\, during the 9:15 AM CT service. He would love to see you there! Visit the church’s website for details. 
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/rev-dr-andrew-packman-preaching-at-st-pauls-ucc-in-delano/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s UCC of Delano\, 201 Buffalo St\, Delano\, MN\, 55328\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admissions,Advancement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Bingen Buck":MAILTO:jbuck@unitedseminary.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182211
CREATED:20260108T164630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T143747Z
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SUMMARY:Reception with "Re: assembled" Artist Dale Dobias (’89)
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow United community members and Dale Dobias (’89)\, an alum and the creator of the brilliant “Re: assembled — An Offering” exhibit on display on United’s campus\, for a reception on Friday\, February 13\, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM CT. We will enjoy the art and share light refreshments.
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/reception-with-re-assembled-artist-dale-dobias-89/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admissions,Arts and Theology,Theology and the Arts Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryl Schwyhart":MAILTO:sheryl.schwyhart@unitedseminary.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T103000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182211
CREATED:20260122T192747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T192747Z
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SUMMARY:President Molly T. Marshall Preaching at UCC in New Brighton
DESCRIPTION:President Molly T. Marshall looks forward to preaching at United Church of Christ in New Brighton (1000 Long Lake Road) tomorrow\, January 25\, in the 9:30 AM service. She would love to see you there! Visit the church’s website for details.
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/president-molly-t-marshall-preaching-at-ucc-in-new-brighton/
LOCATION:United Church of Christ in New Brighton\, 1000 Long Lake Road\, New Brighton\, MN\, 55112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admissions,Advancement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Bingen Buck":MAILTO:jbuck@unitedseminary.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T131500
DTSTAMP:20260620T182211
CREATED:20260107T164813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T155605Z
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SUMMARY:Theology and the Arts Lunch with Dale Dobias (’89)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first Theology and the Arts Lunch of 2026 featuring Dale Dobias (’89)\, an alum and former staff member. Dale\, the artist and curator of the on-campus exhibit titled “Re: assembled — An Offering\,” will be joining us to talk about his art practice in mini collage and guide attendees in creating their own. \nJoin us onsite in The Intersection or click here to join via Zoom. > \n\nQuestions? Contact Sheryl Schwyhart.
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/theology-and-the-arts-lunch-with-dale-dobias/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theology and the Arts Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryl Schwyhart":MAILTO:sheryl.schwyhart@unitedseminary.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228
DTSTAMP:20260620T182211
CREATED:20260107T214015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T171532Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit — "Re: assembled — An Offering"
DESCRIPTION:United is thrilled to be hosting an exhibit by Dale Dobias (’89)\, an alum and former staff member\, titled “Re: assembled — An Offering.” The exhibit\, available for viewing in the center of United’s campus\, will be available from January 12 through February 27\, 2026. \nOn Friday\, February 13\, a reception was held with Dale on campus. 
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/art-exhibit-re-assembled-an-offering/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admissions,Arts and Theology,Theology and the Arts Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheryl Schwyhart":MAILTO:sheryl.schwyhart@unitedseminary.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182211
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SUMMARY:Book Launch—Playing the Game: Embodied Brilliance beyond the Moral Limits of Race in Sport
DESCRIPTION:Join us at United or through Zoom on Wednesday\, November 19\, when Rev. Dr. Gary F. Green\, II will officially launch his significant new book—Playing the Game: Embodied Brilliance beyond the Moral Limits of Race in Sport. Dr. Green is United’s associate professor of Pastoral Theology and Social Transformation and director of Racial Intelligence Systems. \nFortress Press\, which published the book on November 4\, 2025\, notes that Playing the Game investigates racial and ethical intersections in cultural misinterpretations of US Black athleticism. It also shows how Black athletes expose white supremacy’s colonizing logic and the story it tells of a post-racial society. \nThe book applies womanist theological ethics and theologies of embodied spirituality to three exemplars—Marshawn Lynch\, Steph Curry\, and Deion Sanders. These men epitomize the play of racial politics surrounding Black male athlete depictions as “beast.” All three are celebrated public figures who illustrate\, and then frustrate\, cultural attempts to flatten the Black athlete’s embodied brilliance based on moral rationalities that reflect a racist history. A group of panelists will help illuminate more themes in Dr. Green’s new publication\, and the author will field questions at the end of the event. \nThis event is generously sponsored by RBC Wealth Management.  \n \n  \nPanelists\n\n\n\n\nDr. Lakisha R. Lockhart-Rusch is a womanist play facilitator and innovative educator who teaches at Union Presbyterian Seminary in the area of Christian education. Her most recent book is titled\, Doing Theological Double Dutch: A Womanist Pedagogy of Play.\n\n\n\n\nCJ Ham\, #30\, is a fullback for the Minnesota Vikings\, where he has been a starter since 2017. Off the field\, he takes pride in giving back. In 2024\, the Vikings selected CJ as their Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee. \n\n\n\n\n\nTamice Spencer-Helms is both a United student and staff member. While pursuing their DMin in Social Transformation\, Tamice is also serving as one of United’s amazing admissions counselors. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\nRegister for this free event in the form below.
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/playing-the-game-book-launch/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Affairs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gary F. Green II":MAILTO:ggreen@unitedseminary.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T180000
DTSTAMP:20260620T182211
CREATED:20251028T153830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T153840Z
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SUMMARY:Queer and Trans Theology Salon
DESCRIPTION:Join us onsite on Wednesday\, October 29\, for conversation\, dialogue\, and connection with others. Trans and queer academics\, clergy\, students\, and community members are all welcome; no preparation is necessary\, and this event is free. Light refreshments will be served. \nUnited’s Leadership Center for Social Justice and its Social Transformation Program sponsor these events. \nWHEN\nWednesday\, October 29\n4:00 – 6:00 PM\n \nWHERE\nUnited Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, the Common Area\n767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\nSaint Paul\, MN  55114 \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/queer-trans-theology-salon-october-2025/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Admissions,Leadership Center for Social Justice,Social Transformation Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leadership Center for Social Justice":MAILTO:hawkinson@unitedseminary.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTSTAMP:20260620T182211
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SUMMARY:United Days: Interpreting Texts for the Liberation and Flourishing of Our World
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow United alums and students\, faculty\, and staff for United Days. This year’s two-day homecoming event is themed “Interpreting Texts for the Liberation and Flourishing of Our World.” Drawing on the Hebrew Bible\, we will experience new ways to think about leadership in our current landscape. Together\, we will engage questions such as: \nWhat does it mean to be a neighbor?\nHow do biblical texts provide liberation stories?\nHow might liberation stories restore our souls?\nWhat is the liberative power of art? \n \nIn our exploration of these questions\, we will invite the texts to direct us as we work toward the transformation of our human and ecological world. Leaders of faith communities will be challenged to envision their call in new ways. We will also seek liberation and flourishing in musical texts\, specifically in the lyrics of Prince\, in our Friday morning plenary session. \nThis year’s United Days is being supported by the Gustafson Lectureship in New Testament Studies. Established in honor of Rev. Dr. Henry A. Gustafson\, Professor Emeritus of the New Testament (1968–1989)\, Henry was a lifelong teacher and student of the New Testament. His excitement about the scriptures was infectious among his students and churchgoers who attended his Adult Education classes. His fine mind and gentle manner made him easily accessible to students and colleagues alike. Everyone who knew him had a “Henry Gustafson story.” Henry was a graduate of Yale Divinity School in New Haven and earned his PhD at the University of Chicago. \nCEUs are available for all plenary sessions for interested attendees. Keep scrolling for more information on our speakers and registration. \n\nSpeakers\n \nDr. Jennifer Maidrand is United’s visiting assistant professor of Bible\, Culture\, and Interpretation\, supported by the Louisville Institute. A scholar\, educator\, and activist\, Maidrand holds a PhD in Bible and Cultures and an MA in Theological Studies with an emphasis on Religion and Ecology from Drew University. This summer\, she spent several weeks in Palestine-Israel researching how biblical interpretation shapes contested landscapes. She has served with Global Ministries (UCC) in Palestine and has valuable experience providing education and advocacy related to the Middle East to diverse churches across the US. Maidrand is a member of the UCC and is committed to fostering interfaith and intercultural community education around sacred texts\, the earth\, and social justice. \nDr. Kenneth Ngwa\, this year’s Gustafson lecturer\, is the Donald J. Casper Professor of Hebrew Bible and African Biblical Hermeneutics and director of the Religion and Global Health Forum at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston\, IL. Dr. Ngwa holds a Master of Theology degree from the Protestant University of Central Africa in Cameroon\, as well as a ThM and PhD from Princeton Theological Seminary. A native of Cameroon\, his bilingual and multicultural upbringing colors his perspective on African identities in the world. “For me\,” Ngwa observes\, “multiplicity is the starting point for a shared life of faith\, hope\, justice-work\, ecological sustainability\, research\, teaching\, empathy\, curiosity\, dreaming\, health/healing\, worship\, and all that makes life both tender and fragile\, but also deeply cherished and durable.” \nDr. Pamela (Ayo) Yetunde\, JD\, MA\, ThD\, is a pastoral counselor in private practice\, an author\, and a speaker. She is the author of Dearly Beloved Prince\, Spirituality and This Thing Called Life\, a book inspired by the Theology of Prince Project she led while a professor at United. Ayo is also the co-director for the Black Buddhism Faculty Project at the Center for Culture\, Society\, and Religion at Princeton University.   \n\nSchedule\nThursday\, October 23\, 2025 \n\n\n\n8:30 AM   \nRegistration/Gathering/Coffee\n\n\n9:15 AM   \nOpening Worship\n\n\n10:15 AM   \nCoffee Break\n\n\n10:50 AM   \nWelcome by President Molly T. Marshall\n\n\n11:00 AM   \nGustafson Lecture: “A Daughter’s Perspective on Liberation: A Dialogical Reading of Matthew 15:21-28” by Dr. Kenneth Ngwa\n\n\n12:00 PM   \n\nLunch\nJoin classmates and meet new people for over lunch table conversations.  \n\n\n\n1:15 PM   \nPlenary Session: “Terrestrial Interpretation: Earthly Readings in Times of Crisis” by Dr. Jennifer Maidrand\n\n\n2:15 PM   \nBreak\n\n\n2:45 PM   \nGustafson Lecture: “Dreaming Up Ministries of Liberation and Flourishing: Reflections on Psalm 126” by Dr. Kenneth Ngwa\n\n\n5:30 PM   \nReception at Town and Country\n\n\n\n6:00 PM   \nBanquet at Town and Country\nSit with alums from your class and meet newer generations of alums at the banquet. Includes presentation of the 2025 Spirit of United and Distinguished Alum Awards\, recognition of our Bossard-Ward Society Members\, and updates from President Molly T. Marshall.\n\n\n\n\n  \nFriday\, October 24\, 2025 \n\n\n\n8:30 AM   \nGathering and Coffee\n\n\n9:30 AM   \nPlenary Session: “Becoming Public Theologians from the Inside Out: Prince and How United Makes a Mark in This World” with Dr. Pamela (Ayo) Yetunde\, facilitated by Rev. Dr. Gary F. Green II\n\n\n11:00 AM   \nSongs of Prince and Sweet Treats\n\n\n11:30 AM   \nDepart\n\n\n\n  \n\nRegistration Details\nEarly registration has been extended through October 8. \nSpace is limited. If you intend to register for the banquet or lunch\, we must receive your request by October 16. Onsite registrations (with no food) will close on October 21. We will not be able to accommodate late registrations. If you have food allergies\, please contact Andrew Fox at afox@unitedseminary.edu. We also have limited scholarships available. If you are unable to cover your registration costs\, please contact Rev. Dr. Cindi Beth Johnson at cbjohnson@unitedseminary.edu.  \nNote: For attendees who are coming from afar\, United has secured a 10 percent discount at Delta Hotels Minneapolis Northeast\, a Marriott property located north/northwest of United\, steps from vibrant restaurants\, breweries\, and galleries. Visit Delta Hotel’s Preferred Client Reservation Link to check availability. \nUnited has also arranged for a discount at the Hampton Inn & Suites University Area\, a hotel much closer to United. To access the discount\, visit Hampton’s Booking Link and use Group Code LHHT27. \n  \n\n\n\nGeneral Attendees\nEarly Registration \nby October 8\nRegular Registration \nby October 16\n\n\n\nBoth Days\nincludes lunch and banquet \n\n$90\n$125\n\n\nBanquet Only\n$45\n$45\n\n\n\nDistance Only\nnot in-person \n\n$20\n$20\n\n\nFriday Only\n$15\n$25\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nUnited Students\nmust register with United email\n\nEarly Registration \nby October 8\nRegular Registration \nby October 16\n\n\n\nBoth Days\nincludes lunch and banquet \n\n$55\n$70\n\n\nPlenaries and Lunch\nno banquet\n$15\n$15\n\n\nPlenaries\, no Lunch\nFree\nregistration required\nFree\nregistration required\n\n\nDistance Only\nnot in-person\nFree\nregistration required\nFree\nregistration required\n\n\nFriday Only\nFree\nregistration required\nFree\nregistration required\n\n\n\nAble to do more?\nConsider adding a gift of $63 for the United Fund in honor of United’s 63rd year as a seminary. The United Fund provides the seminary with unrestricted operating funds. If you are interested in making a gift of a different size\, click here for our Give page. \nNote: We are aware of and working quickly to resolve an intermittent issue with our form vendor. If you experience any difficulties registering\, please wait a couple of minutes and refresh the page. If you still encounter a problem\, contact Andrew Fox at afox@unitedseminary.edu\, and he will ensure you are registered. We regret any inconvenience. \n \n \n \n\n \n 
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/united-days-2025/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gustafson Lectureship in New Testament Studies,United Days
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Bingen Buck":MAILTO:jbuck@unitedseminary.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T210000
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SUMMARY:2025 Hawkinson Award Ceremony and Gala
DESCRIPTION:The Leadership Center for Social Justice at United is delighted to invite you to the 2025 Hawkinson Award Ceremony and Gala! The event takes place at United on Friday\, October 10\, 2025\, starting at 6:00 PM CT. There is also an option to participate online. Join us for an evening of festivities to celebrate our 2025 Hawkinson Scholars and recipients of the Hawkinson Honorary Award. Together\, we will honor Rev. Vince Hawkinson’s peace and justice legacy and the Hawkinson Fund for Peace and Justice’s powerful impact over 36 years.  \nDuring the event\, we are delighted to be welcoming Kavyesh Kaviraj\, an acclaimed jazz pianist\, composer\, and arranger from Oman. Since moving to Minneapolis in 2016\, Kaviraj has been enjoying opportunities to perform for his growing fan base. He is also an adjunct faculty member at St. Thomas University\, where he teaches jazz piano. \nBefore the program starts\, we will host a reception. Arrive early to enjoy light appetizers and beverages\, music\, artwork\, and a silent auction. If you have any questions\, please contact Grace Pennings Guenthner at hawkinson@unitedseminary.edu.  \n\nMeet Our 2025 Honorary Awardees\n\n\n\n\n\nLyn and John Pegg\nEver since Lyn and John Pegg met in New York City in 1963\, their shared dedication to peace and justice has sustained their work and life. John was in the Marine Corp at the time and growing disillusioned with the inhumanity of war\, and Lyn had her college degree and was working in a lab. \nTheir life took a turn in the 1970s when John attended Hartford Seminary (now Hartford International University for Religion and Peace) and accepted a call to a UCC church in upstate New York. Lyn began organizing to promote women’s rights. In the mid-1980s\, the Peggs moved from the East Coast to accept a call at Peace UCC in Duluth\, Minnesota—a church that prioritizes peace and justice work. \nWhile there\, Lyn worked as a manager of a social service agency and created an interfaith anti-racism organization. In addition to pastoring\, John became a leader of the local Veterans for Peace chapter. The couple has also led dozens of delegations to Latin American countries to draw attention to how U.S. foreign policy and corporate practices have adversely affected their lives.“Collective activism for justice\,” the Peggs note\, “is both effective and sustainable—and gives us hope.” \n\n\n\n\n\nThom and Diane Haines\nThom and Diane Haines were deeply affected by the horrors of the Vietnam War. They both protested and advocated for peace during this time\, and it shaped their collective commitment to justice. Diane describes taking to the street in protest as “a vital piece of the biblical mandate to welcome the stranger.” \nLike John\, Thom served as a parish pastor for an ELCA church. For most of his career\, however\, he was an assistant county attorney in Carver County\, Minnesota. Diane has been a social worker for decades\, most recently as a mental health case manager in Scott County\, Minnesota. \nIn the late 1980s and into the 1990s\, Thom and Diane traveled to Guatemala\, where they learned about forces of oppression and the role that US policy has played. In 2013\, they were executive producers of a powerful documentary— Gold Fever—that contrasts nature-reverent Indigenous spirituality with the predatory capitalism of gold mining companies. The Haines’ experiences in Guatemala\, as well as Honduras\, Mexico\, El Salvador\, Sri Lanka\, Colombia\, Haiti\, and the Philippines\, also heightened their passion for helping marginalized communities and working to ameliorate the plight of migrants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\nNote: We are aware of and working quickly to resolve an intermittent issue with our form vendor. If you experience any difficulties registering\, please wait a couple of minutes and refresh the page. If you still encounter a problem\, contact Andrew Fox at afox@unitedseminary.edu\, and he will ensure you are registered. We regret any inconvenience.
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/2025-hawkinson-award-ceremony-and-gala/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership Center for Social Justice
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SUMMARY:Sacred Spaces as Social Enterprise: Managing Resources for Financial Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Many faith communities are facing a financial crisis due to dwindling membership and reduced giving. By taking a Social Enterprise perspective\, faith leaders can discover new ways to stabilize finances and enhance their mission. This free 60-minute seminar\, led by Dr. J. Howard “Jim” Kucher\, an adjunct professor of Social Entrepreneurship at United\, will introduce you to some of the concepts needed to begin the journey. \nAlso an associate professor of Social Innovation at the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Maryland\, Baltimore\, Jim is an award-winning teacher and internationally recognized thought leader in social entrepreneurship. He is the lead author of Social Entrepreneurship: A Practice-Based Approach to Social Innovation\, published in 2022 by Edward Elgar Publishers. Jim also works as a consultant to leading and emerging social benefit initiatives to help them improve outcomes and increase sustainable revenues. He has successfully secured more than $70 million in working capital on behalf of mission-oriented enterprises and helped more than 100 area nonprofits and social enterprises develop new models for meeting their constituents’ needs while increasing their organization’s sustainability.  \nJim holds a doctorate in Public Administration with a concentration in Social Entrepreneurship and an MBA with an Entrepreneurship specialization from The University of Baltimore. He has also earned certification as a project management professional and a new product development professional. He has been recognized as a Baltimore Renaissance Seed Scholar\, an Unsung Hero of Small Business\, and a Fulbright Specialist Scholar in Social Entrepreneurship. His current research explores the field of economic theology and its practical application in faith-based social enterprise. \nThis event is being hosted at United and online; for those attending onsite\, please be advised that Dr. Kucher will be appearing via video. We hope you can join us in person or on Zoom for this free and unique educational offering.
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/sacred-spaces-as-social-enterprise/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Affairs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Demian Wheeler":MAILTO:dwheeler@unitedseminary.edu
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SUMMARY:2025 Fall Convocation
DESCRIPTION:United’s 2025 Fall Convocation will include a formal celebration of United’s newly established Wilson Yates Chair of Theology and the Arts. Our speaker will be the chair’s namesake\, Rev. Dr. Wilson Yates (President Emeritus & Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Religion\, Society\, and the Arts\, 1967–2005). \nWilson has made significant and lasting contributions to the life of United as well as the field of theology and the arts. He has expanded and deepened the connection between imagination\, creativity\, and theology as expressed through the arts\, all of which have been at the core of United’s academic ethos for decades. The establishment of the Wilson Yates Chair of Theology and the Arts was made possible by a group of generous donors\, including alums\, current and former faculty\, staff\, and trustees\, as well as those whose lives and vocations Wilson has impacted. Their gifts support\, in perpetuity\, the centrality of the arts at United as a core pillar of the seminary’s educational experience. \nThis free event will take place on Thursday\, September 25\, at 12:15 PM CT. Happening onsite and online\, Fall Convocation is always free and open to the public. Please park on the south side of the CASE building (767 Eustis St.\, St. Paul\, MN 55114). Need directions? Click here > \nDirect any questions to Jen Bingen Buck at jbuck@unitedseminary.edu or 651-255-6162. \nDeadline: Please register by Tuesday\, September 23\, 2025. \nNote: We are aware of and working quickly to resolve an intermittent issue with our form vendor. If you experience any difficulties registering\, please wait a couple of minutes and refresh the page. If you still encounter a problem\, contact Andrew Fox at afox@unitedseminary.edu\, and he will ensure you are registered. We regret any inconvenience. \n\n \n \n \n\n \nPhoto by James Butler. Used with permission from Hennepin Avenue UMC.
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/fall-2025-convocation/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convocation,Theology and the Arts Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Bingen Buck":MAILTO:jbuck@unitedseminary.edu
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SUMMARY:Spirit of Water: A Celebration with Mississippi River
DESCRIPTION:Join us July 25–26\, 2025\, for a celebration with Mississippi River! Together\, we will connect\, learn\, pray\, engage\, play\, celebrate\, and honor the spirit of water. This year’s event will take place over two days! \nOn Friday\, July 25\, we are meeting at United’s campus (or online) from 3:00–5:30 PM CT for an educational afternoon and evening. Afternoon workshops will focus on water protection\, ecological justice\, and more. After the sessions\, we will offer a light dinner for participants. \nIn the evening\, starting at 7:00 PM\, we will hear from two scientists and Anishinaabeg leaders in climate justice work: Leanna Goose\, a co-facilitator of the Rise & Repair Coalition and 2024 Storyteller\, and Dawn Goodwin\, co-founder of R.I.S.E. Coalition. They will speak about issues related to climate justice\, water protection\, and Indigenous water rights. \nFriday\, July 25 | 3:00–8:30 PM\nUnited Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\n767 N Eustis St\, #140\, St. Paul\, MN 55114 \n2:30–3:00 PM — Arrival / Check-In / Tech Support \n3:00–3:15 PM — Welcome & Opening Remarks – Spirit of Water organizers\nOrientation to workshops and locations \n3:15–4:15 PM — Workshop Session I (concurrent workshops) \nPaula Maccabee (WaterLegacy)\n“Protecting Water from Toxic Sulfide Mining: Advocacy & Action” \nJames Birr & Carmen Carruthers (Citizens Utility Board of MN)\n“Decarbonizing Your Home: Electrification 101” \nMitch Nelson (Pastor and 2020 United Alum)\n“Christian Spiritual Ecology” \n4:15–4:30 PM — Break (15 minutes) \n4:30–5:30 PM — Workshop Session II (concurrent workshops) \nLindsay Potter (Nukewatch)\n“Nuclear Greenwashing – Protecting Our Clean Water\, Air\, and Land and Demanding Community EmPOWERment” \nKaden Colten (United Student)\n“Water\, Disability\, & Community Care” \nEmily Meyer (The Ministry Lab and 2009 United alum)\n“Woven Together: Watersheds\, Spiritual Communities\, and Resilience”\n\n5:45–7:00 PM — Light Dinner for Participants\n\n7:00–8:30 — Lecture and Discussion with Leanna Goose\, a co-facilitator of the Rise & Repair Coalition and 2024 Storyteller\, and Dawn Goodwin\, co-founder of R.I.S.E. Coalition\n______________________________________\n\nOn Saturday\, July 26\, we will meet at Hidden Falls Regional Park in St. Paul from 1:00–5:00 PM. While there\, we and our partners will host a community celebration that features speakers\, music\, booths\, food\, art\, and play areas. \nSaturday\, July 26 | 1:00–5:00 PM\nHidden Falls Regional Park \n1:00–1:15 PM — Opening Welcome \n1:15–1:30 PM — Orientation to the Celebration\nOverview of the afternoon and introduction to the booths.\nInvitation to explore\, participate\, and connect throughout the day. \n1:30–2:00 PM — Music Set #1: Eòin Small (Part 1) \n2:00–2:10 PM — Campaign Update: Friends of the BWCA \n2:10–2:30 PM — Music Set #1: Eòin Small (Part 2) \n2:30–2:45 PM — Artist Reflection: Sandy Spieler \n2:45–3:05 PM — Water Movement Workshop: Emily Jarrett Hughes \n3:05–3:20 PM — Campaign Update: Nukewatch / Nuclear-Free Mississippi \n3:20–3:40 PM — Community Voices: R.I.S.E. Coalition \n3:40–4:10 PM — Music Set #2: Sunni Leilani (Part 1) \n4:10–4:20 PM — Campaign Update: Tamarack Water Alliance \n4:20–4:40 PM — Music Set #2: Sunni Leilani (Part 2) \n4:40–4:50 PM — Collective Gratitude \n4:50–5:00 PM — Closing Circle \nThese partners are co-presenting the event: \n\nResilient Indigenous Sisters Engaging (R.I.S.E. Coalition)\nMinnesota Interfaith Power and Light\nFriends of the Mississippi River\n\nNow in its third year\, this event is designed to highlight the care and responsibility involved in protecting and sharing valuable water resources\, like Mississippi River. Too often\, infrastructure and institutions hide our water resources. Our focus centers on themes of gratitude\, celebration\, unity\, coming together\, the commonality of water as a presence in our life\, reverence\, respect\, and honor for our water and all that is sacred. \nPlease register for this event in the form below! \n 
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/spirit-of-water-2025/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership Center for Social Justice
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SUMMARY:United Gathering at the Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Conference UCC
DESCRIPTION:For those who will be attending the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Conference UCC June 13–14\, 2025 at the College of St. Benedict\, in St. Joseph\, Minnesota\, we invite all United alums and friends to a reception on Friday\, June 13\, 4:00–5:30 PM CT at O’Connell’s Student Lounge in the Haehn Campus Center. Reconnect with each other\, visit with our president\, Rev. Dr. Molly T. Marshall\, and celebrate all that has been and will be.\n\nGathering of United Alums and Friends\nFriday\, June 13\, 4:00–5:30 PM CT\nO’Connell’s Student Lounge\, in the Haehn Campus Center\n\nTo attend\, you must register for the Annual Meeting by May 30. Once you are registered\, please RSVP for the reception below.
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/united-gathering-at-the-annual-meeting-of-the-minnesota-conference-ucc-2/
LOCATION:College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University\, 37 S. College Avenue\, St. Joseph\, MN\, 56374\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advancement
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